Fall+Meeting+-+November+4th-5th,+2011

Fall meeting minutes:

Registration information in PDF: Word:

Programm:

4:00-4:30 pm Registration Steinman College Center, Franklin & Marshall College 4:30-6:00 pm Opening reception of the photographic exhibit “The Civil Rights Struggle, African-American GIs, and Germany,” with remarks by Maria Höhn, curator of the exhibit and Professor of History and International Studies, Vassar College Rothman Gallery, Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center at F&M, open to the public 6:15 pm Dinner with AATG members Iron Hill Brewery, 781 Harrisburg Avenue, Lancaster
 * Friday, November 4 **

9:00-9:30 am Registration, coffee and refreshments Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building, F&M 9:30-10:15 am Session 1 - Buntes Deutschland - Minoritäten im Deutschunterricht Nicole Grewling, Washington College (MD) Unterricht, der der aktuellen multikulturellen Situation in Deutschland und an amerikanischen Schulen und Universitäten Rechnung trägt, muss auch kulturelle und ethnische Vielfalt präsentieren. Dieser Vortrag führt in die aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Thema ein und stellt - im Besonderen anhand des AATG-Sommer-Workshops "Neuer Blick, neue Stimmen" - dazu Überlegungen und Vorgehensweisen vor. 10:15-11:00 am Session 2 – Blacks in Germany: How Long and Why Should We Care? Leroy Hopkins, Millersville University An overview of the Black presence in the German-speaking world with special emphasis on the period after 1945. In the discussion I would like to address how this information can be used to make the German classroom more diverse. 11:00-11:15 am Break 11:15 am-noon Central PA-AATG Business Meeting Noon-1:00 pm Lunch Humanities Commons, Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building 1:00-1:45 pm Session 3 – //Einbürgerung und Salsa//: Integrating Non-traditional Identities and Cultural Practices into the German Classroom Eddy Enriquez-Arana, Penn State, Mont Alto This presentation highlights ways to emphasize newly-defined identities and unexpected leisurely activities for intercultural learning in German. Authentic materials from German institutions, related to cultural integration and salsa music and dance, will be showcased. 1:45-2:30 pm Session 4 – Swap Shop: Materials for Integrating Multiculturalism into the German Classroom at All Levels Jennifer Redmann, Franklin & Marshall College The final session will introduce an array of materials for teaching about multiculturalism and diversity in beginning, intermediate, and advanced German classrooms. If you have created materials or have ideas for teaching about multiculturalism in Germany that you would like to share, please let Jennifer Redmann (jennifer.redmann@fandm.edu) know. If you send materials in advance, she can make copies for you.
 * Saturday, November 5 **

__ Dinner on Friday evening __ The dinner at Iron Hill Brewery on Friday night is not covered in the registration fee. To check out the menu, go to [] If you plan to attend, please e-mail Jennifer Redmann (jennifer.redmann@fandm.edu) so you can be included in the reservation.

__ First Friday __ November 4 is “First Friday” in Lancaster. Numerous art galleries in the downtown area will be open until 9:00 pm. For information, visit [|http://www.lancasterarts.com]


 * Additional Information **

__ Getting to Franklin & Marshall __ A map of campus and directions to the college can be found here: []

__ Accommodations in Lancaster __ A block of rooms has been reserved for Friday, November 4 at the Lancaster Arts Hotel, 300 Harrisburg Avenue, about ½ mile from Franklin & Marshall College. The discounted rate of $123/night is a bit steep, but the hotel, in a converted tobacco warehouse, is really lovely and conveniently located. To make a reservation, call 1-866-720-2787 and mention that you are with the AATG.

Other, less expensive options are:

America’s Best Value Inn 1320 Harrisburg Avenue 717-397-4911

Days Inn 1492 Lititz Pike 717-293-8400

Hampton Inn 545 Greenfield Rd 717-299-1200

__ Swap Shop __ The final session of the workshop will include a swap shop. If you have created materials or have ideas for teaching about multiculturalism in Germany that you would like to share, please let Jennifer Redmann (jennifer.redmann@fandm.edu) know. If you send materials in advance, she can make copies for you.

__ “The Civil Rights Movement, African-American GIs, and Germany” __ The photographic exhibit in the Phillips Museum of Art will be open until 4:30 pm on Saturday. Those members who are unable to view the exhibit on Friday can visit it after the conclusion of the workshop on Saturday.